Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 5 855
Lot 308
  • A Japanese ivory carving of a gardener and a small boy, Meiji period (1868-1912)


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000USD 278 - 389
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 5 855
Shipping

About this Item

A Japanese ivory carving of a gardener and a small boy, Meiji period (1868-1912)
modelled standing on a rocky outcrop with a pair of secateurs in his right hand, his left hand supporting a young boy on his shoulder holding a spray of leaves, raised on a low base, signed with red script, 25cm high

* This lot is not suitable for export.



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